How Antelope Canyon tours work
Antelope Canyon tours are the only way to see the slot canyons near Page. Navajo Nation Parks and Recreation requires a guided visit at every Antelope Canyon location. Upper and Lower are not open hiking trails, and a park permit does not replace the guide. You pay the park fee and the guide separately, and the operators set their own prices, meeting points and rules.
Three choices cover most visits. Upper Antelope Canyon is the one with the famous light beams and has several licensed companies. Lower Antelope Canyon has stairs and tight passages and is run by two operators. Canyon X is a separate slot canyon with its own operator and hiking tour. All prices here are examples in US dollars as of 2026, and they are not final checkout prices.
Our picks: Antelope Canyon tours
Choose the Upper walk for the light shafts and the hotel pickup trip if you want the dam and the bend too. The Upper and Lower trip is the one for people who want both canyons in one go.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon in one trip
- Upper and Lower entry
- Hotel pickup and return
- Navajo permit fee
Both slot canyons with a guided walk in each, collected from selected hotels in Page. Permit fee, water and snacks are in the price.
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Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend and Glen Canyon Dam
- Hotel pickup in Page
- Navajo permit and tax
- Local Navajo driver
A local Navajo driver takes a 15-seat shuttle from your hotel in Page to the canyon, the bend and the dam. The permit and tax are in the price.
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Upper Antelope Canyon guided walk
- Upper Antelope entry
- About 50-minute guided walk
- Free parking
A guided walk of about 50 minutes with a local Navajo guide through the light shafts of the Upper canyon. The Navajo permit fee is extra and depends on the provider.
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Guided Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon tours, Canyon X hikes and combinations with Horseshoe Bend, with live prices and availability. Check what each tour includes before you book.
Upper, Lower and Canyon X compared
Adult prices in 2026 from single operators. They are examples, not a full price range.
| Canyon | Price example | Length | Check-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Antelope Canyon | $100 with permit ($85 plus $15), before taxes and fees | About 90 minutes with transfers | 30 minutes before | A premium 11:40 a.m. slot is $120; same price for children |
| Upper Antelope Canyon | From $92 | Varies | Varies | The starting price may not include all fees |
| Lower Antelope Canyon | From $80.50 | 1 to 1.5 hours on the route | 45 minutes before | Some operators include taxes and fees; children aged 0 to 3 are free |
| Canyon X | From $62 for adults | 1.5 hours | 30 minutes before | Ages 8 to 17: $52; ages 0 to 7: $37 |
For most first-time visitors, Upper at a late-morning slot in spring or summer is the usual choice for light beams, while Lower suits people who want a longer, more physical walk. Our page on Upper vs Lower Antelope Canyon goes through the stairs, light and photo rules in detail.
Upper Antelope Canyon tours
Several licensed companies run Upper Antelope Canyon tours from Page. One typical tour takes about 90 minutes including the transfer there and back, and you check in 30 minutes before. Reserving is recommended, although some companies accept walk-ins in some seasons, so do not count on a free seat on your day.
Light beams are the main draw. They are most likely from April to September on sunny days, with the 11:20 a.m. slot as the best chance, and smaller beams into late October. This is no guaranteed season, and clouds can remove the beams on any day.
Lower Antelope Canyon tours
Lower Antelope Canyon is entered by stairs, and the route is narrow in places. The walk is about 1.1 mi (1.8 km) in total, 60 to 90 minutes, with five flights of stairs on the way down and a sandy, rocky floor. It is not suitable for a wheelchair. Check-in is 45 minutes before the tour, and children aged 0 to 3 go free.
Both Lower operators start at $80.50, and one of them includes all taxes and fees. A price does not mean a free place on your date, so check the date and time before you pay.
Canyon X tours
Canyon X, called Antelope Canyon X by its operator, is a hiking tour of about 1.5 hours. The tour costs $47 for adults aged 18 and over and $37 for ages 0 to 17. A separate hiking permit of $15 applies from age 8. That makes at least $62 for adults, $52 for ages 8 to 17 and $37 for ages 0 to 7, before any taxes or booking costs that are not shown separately.
The meeting point is on Highway 98 at milepost 308, and check-in is 30 minutes before. A photo tour of 3 hours for ages 8 and over starts at $142. This is specific to Canyon X and does not apply to Upper or Lower.
Booking, time and rules
What to check before you go.
Park fee and guide
The Navajo park fee is $15 per person. It applies per site and day or per entry depending on the operator, so ask your operator whether a second canyon on the same day needs a second fee. Do not assume a combined ticket.
Time zones
The Navajo Nation observes daylight saving time, while some Antelope Canyon operators run on Phoenix time all year (UTC-7). Use the time on your booking confirmation. See getting there for the drive from Las Vegas.
Photos and bags
Rules differ by operator. One Upper operator allows cameras but no tripods, monopods or selfie sticks and asks for clear bags. One Lower operator allows no bags, not even clear ones, and bans action cameras and drones. Professional photo and film permits for Upper and Lower are currently not accepted.
Weather and refunds
Slot canyons can flood during storms, and a flash flood killed 11 people in a slot canyon near Page on 12 August 1997. If an operator cancels because of extreme weather, a full refund is usual. A cancellation you make yourself because of clouds is not treated the same way.
Closing days
The tribal park keeps summer hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and closes on Thanksgiving, the day after, Christmas and New Year's Day. Check with your operator which of these days affect tours.
Respect
Antelope Canyon lies on Navajo land. Follow your guide, stay on the route and treat the canyon as a place that belongs to the Navajo Nation.
Combine it with the rest of the area
Plan the rest of your day around the tour.
Most visitors pair a tour with the Horseshoe Bend overlook, which needs no guide and costs $10 to park. A boat trip into the lake arm of the canyon starts from a marina on the lake, and details are on the Lake Powell page. For more tour ideas across Arizona, see Antelope Canyon tours on Adventures Arizona. Our own Horseshoe Bend tours page covers trips from Page and Las Vegas.
Antelope Canyon tours: frequently asked questions
Can I visit Antelope Canyon on my own?
No. Every Antelope Canyon location requires a guided tour with a Navajo operator. The park permit does not replace the guide.
How much does an Antelope Canyon tour cost in 2026?
One Upper tour costs $100 with the permit, before taxes and fees, and $120 for the 11:40 a.m. premium slot. Lower tours start at $80.50. Canyon X starts at $62 for adults. These are examples, and checkout totals can differ.
Do I need to book in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended. Some operators allow walk-ins, but there is no rule that applies to every canyon, so reserve for your date if you can.
Is Upper Antelope Canyon free of stairs?
No. The walk back to the vehicles can include steps. On one route the way back is over 150 steps, and there is no wheelchair access.
What is Canyon X?
Canyon X is a separate slot canyon with a hiking tour of about 1.5 hours, from $62 for adults including the hiking permit.
Is horseshoe-bend.org the official website?
No. This is an independent travel guide. It is not the website of the National Park Service, the City of Page or the Navajo Nation, and it is not connected to any tour operator or hotel.